By Iman Al Shamsi (YNC member, WCN subcommittee chair) From the calm of cherry blossom season to world-leading innovation, Japan offers an inspiring backdrop for WCN. It is a place that invites both focus and discovery — from thought-provoking scientific sessions to the shared moments of exchange and networking that stay with you long after the congress ends. The ISN Young Nephrologist...
Kidney International® Management recommendations for kidney transplantation in patients with plasma cell dyscrasia Patients with plasma cell dyscrasia such as multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis often develop kidney failure but have been underrepresented in kidney transplantation due to recurrence risk and poor outcomes. A multidisciplinary panel reviewed new evidence showing improved survival with modern therapies and expanding transplant eligibility....
On October 14, 2025, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden visited ISN Immediate Past-President Masaomi Nangaku at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine. A kidney transplant recipient and patron of the ISN, Prince Daniel has long been an advocate for kidney disease awareness. They discussed ISN initiatives, including the Global Kidney Health...
People living with kidney disease and their families face difficult choices and uncertainty, highlighting the need for clear, compassionate guidance about treatment options. To support them, the ISN has developed an open-access video series to help patients and families understand supportive care, make informed choices, and access person-centered care throughout their kidney journey. Explore the...
This episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming kidney transplantation — from overcoming clinical challenges to tackling disparities in access and unlocking the potential of generative AI to manage unstructured medical data. Listen to this episode of the Global Kidney Care Podcast “We fitted … a kind of...
Dennis Lo, Li Ka Shing professor of medicine and professor of chemical pathology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, will deliver a WCN’26 plenary on “Creating paradigm shifts in medical diagnostics using liquid biopsy”, exploring how this technology is reshaping diagnostics and its implications for kidney care. WCN’26 registration opens tomorrow! Explore the WCN’26 preliminary...
The ISN Foundation Fellowship Course* has recently been updated to better support early-career nephrologists. The course offers a solid grounding in clinical nephrology. The modules can be completed separately and include the following topics: Acute kidney injury Glomerular diseases Dialysis modalities and conservative kidney care management Chronic kidney disease Electrolytes and acid-base disorders Kidney transplantation Hosted at the ISN Academy, it...
Lao transplant team, including past ISN Fellows Noot Sengthavisouk (far left) and Chanmaly Keomany (far right), observing at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand In 2007, kidney care in Laos was limited to a few dialysis beds, with no capacity for kidney biopsy, peritoneal dialysis, or transplantation. Over the past two decades, the ISN Fellowship Program and...
A Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership has played a pivotal role in reshaping pediatric kidney care at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Sri Lanka and extending its impact nationwide. "LRH University Unit now stands as a pioneering institution in pediatric nephrology, offering outstanding clinical care and serving as a center for training and research,"...
Members of the transplant teams from Nepal and Newcastle, during a clinical observer visit to the UK Since joining the ISN–TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program in 2017, the Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC) (formerly known as the Human Organ Transplant Center) in Nepal has undergone a remarkable transformation. Its partnership with the Freeman...
Mirha Pjanic, a nephrology trainee from Bosnia and Herzegovina, is mentored by Nikolina Basic-Jukic from Zagreb, Croatia, with additional guidance from Mirna Aleckovic-Halilovic from the University Clinical Center in Tuzla — Dr. Pjanic’s home institution. She shares, "Being a member of the ISN community has profoundly influenced my education and practice of renal medicine at...
Kidney International® Identifying strategies for disseminating research to patients with chronic kidney disease and caregivers: a workshop report Research on chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often inaccessible to patients and caregivers, limiting its influence on care and decision-making. A workshop involving patients, caregivers, and health professionals identified three key strategies to improve dissemination: making research engaging and...
Kidney International® A health economic evaluation of the multinational, randomized controlled CONVINCE trial: cost-utility of high-dose online hemodiafiltration compared to high-flux hemodialysis Patients with kidney failure often receive either high-flux hemodialysis (HD) or high-dose hemodiafiltration (HDF). Previous research shows HDF may lower the risk of death compared to HD. This study looked at whether the potential health...
The ISN and The Transplantation Society (TTS) are pleased to announce five newly formed partnerships that have been accepted into the joint ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program in 2025: STC Philippines-Philippines-Spain (trio partnership): Cotabato Regional Medical Center, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), and Hospital Clínic (HC), University of Barcelona. The SPMC and HC graduated...
Insights from the BKEVER trial comparing everolimus versus mycophenolate mofetil for BK polyomavirus infection in kidney transplant recipients The BKEVER trial compared everolimus (EVR) with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in kidney transplant recipients with BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) infection to assess which strategy led to faster viral clearance. Results showed that reducing MMF was more effective, with 81.3%...
Dr. Fogazzi (center-left) with training participants at the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru In January, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) Giovanni Battista Fogazzi (Italy*) visited the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru, to present on urinary sediment analysis to help address a critical gap in nephrology training at the center and enhance local kidney care services. Course particiapants...
Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'25 content at the ISN Academy, or relive your in-person experience. Learn from more than 249 global experts and elevate your expertise! WCN'25 content is available for purchase for non-members. ISN members enjoy unlimited access to WCN'25 content on demand: ISN Members — visit the Academy (Join/renew your ISN...
Kidney International® Pre-transplant Anti-nephrin Antibodies are Specific Predictors of Recurrent Diffuse Podocytopathy in the Kidney Allograft This study finds that pre-transplant anti-nephrin antibodies are strongly associated with diffuse podocytopathy recurrence after kidney transplantation. Patients with these antibodies were more likely to experience disease recurrence, while those without them were less likely. The findings suggest that testing for...
In August, an important milestone in kidney care took place in Western South Vietnam when the Kien Giang General Hospital (KGH) received its first-ever training courses in general nephrology and dialysis, and brain death donors. Pre-existing regional challenges This double-course initiative was significant both for its scope and because it marked the first time clinicians from...
The ISN endorses high-quality educational and scientific events within the kidney care community. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses region-relevant topics, it could qualify for our endorsement. Apply for ISN endorsement for enhanced visibility, scientific merit, and educational impact. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and how to apply here. Annual...
